Eastern Congo Development Hampered by Persistent Insecurity

Development efforts in eastern Congo continue facing obstacles from armed groups and weak governance

Development Analyst analysis 1 min read
Eastern Congo Development Hampered by Persistent Insecurity

Development initiatives in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo remain severely hampered by persistent insecurity and weak state capacity despite decades of international assistance.

“Without addressing the root causes of conflict, development efforts will continue to yield limited results in eastern Congo.”

— Development Expert

The cycle of conflict and underdevelopment continues to plague the region despite massive international investment.